Susan J. Sadow - Atlanta, GA
Attorney at Sadow & Froy
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in Atlanta, GA
400 Galleria Parkway SE Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30339
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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45
Years
Experience
Atlanta Workers’ Compensation Lawyer
Updated: 06/29/2026
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Clients consistently praise this attorney and firm for their caring approach, often treating clients like family, and exceptional communication. Reviewers highlight the attorney's responsiveness, professionalism, and effectiveness in securing favorable settlements and navigating workers' compensation cases. Many highly recommend their services, noting satisfaction with the outcomes.
Customer Reviews for Susan J. Sadow
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Areas of Practice
- Workers’ Compensation
Attorney Information
Overview
Our founding attorney, Ms. Sadow attended college at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in History and French in 1978. Ms. Sadow received her Juris Doctorate from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia in 1981. She has successfully settled thousands of workers' compensation cases, TWELVE of which were in excess of $1,000,000.
Susan is a member of the State Bar of Georgia and she has served as the past Chairperson of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Atlanta Bar Association. She is AV-rated* under Martindale Hubbell’s peer review rating system. Ms. Sadow was named a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in 2020. The College honors lawyers nationwide who have distinguished themselves in the area of workers’ compensation. Ms. Sadow has been named a Georgia Super Lawyer in ATLANTA magazine from 2005 – 2025. She was also awarded a listing in Best Lawyers in America from 2003-2026, named Best Lawyers in America 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Georgia Workers' Compensation - Claimants, and Georgia Super Lawyer from 2005 - 2025. She is a frequent lecturer on workers’ compensation topics throughout the State of Georgia.
Ms. Sadow was appointed to serve for on the Public Education Committee of the Chairman’s Advisory Council of the State Board of Workers’ Compensation in 1998. She served in that capacity for 15 years. She has been actively involved with Kids' Chance, Inc. and served on its Board of Directors for eight years. Ms. Sadow is proud to be a member of WILG - Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group. WILG is a national non-profit organization dedicated to representing the interests of millions of workers and their families who suffer the consequence of workplace injuries and illnesses each year and need legal assistance to obtain medical care and other relief under state workers’ compensation programs.
In 2022, Susan completed the Henning Dispute Resolution Training course and received certification by the Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution as a Mediator.
Susan very much enjoys the mountains, outdoor activities, and chasing after her adorable dog, Sasha, who is now the unofficial firm mascot.
*CV, BV, and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell ratings fall into two categories - legal ability and general ethical standards.
Awards and Honors
Awards
Honors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2004, 2006 - 2026
- Top 50: Women Georgia Super Lawyers, 2010 - 2014
- Best Lawyers in America, 2003 - 2026
- Best Lawyers in America "2026 Lawyer of the Year for Georgia Workers' Compensation - Claimants"
- Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, 2020
- AV-rated*, Martindale-Hubbell
Other Sources of Feedback About Susan J. Sadow
Included on the 2026 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Georgia Super Lawyers list
- 2004 Georgia Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Emory University School of Law,
Atlanta,
Georgia, 1981
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Tufts University,
Medford,
Massachusetts, 1978
B.A.
Honors: magna cum laude
Major: History and French
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Attorney
Past Positions
- Marcus & Moscowitz, Associate, 1985 - 1991
- Dickins & Irwin, Associate, 1981 - 1985
Languages
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English (Primary)
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French
Classes and Seminars
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Professionalism: Why Can't We Get Along?, ICLE (10/2021)
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Legends from Legends: Professionalism, ICLE (2021)
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Compensability Issues, Atlanta Claims Association (4/2015)
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Injuries Arising Out Of and In The Course of Employment, Atlanta Claims Association (2015)
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Controversial Medical Treatment, ICLE (10/2014)
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Controversial Medical Treatment and Testing – From Spinal Cord Stimulators to Ketamine Comas, ICLE (2014)
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From Hello to Hearing: A Step by Step Process for the New Practitioner, Claims Impact Service (8/2013)
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Professionalism: A Primer on Practicing Before the State Board of Workers’ Compensation, ICLE (10/2010)
- Co-Chair, ICLE Workers' Compensation Law Institute (2011)
Pro Bono Activities
- Kids' Chance, Inc., Board of Directors
- WILG - Workers Injury Law & Advocacy Group, Member
Bar Admissions
- Georgia, 1981
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Mediator, Georgia Office of Dispute Resolution
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Georgia, Member
- Atlanta Bar Association - Workers' Compensation Section, Secretary/Treasurer (1996 - 1997), Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect (1997 - 1998), Chairperson (1998 - 1999)
- Georgia Association of Women Lawyers, Member
- Workers' Injury Law & Advocacy Group, Member
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Member
- State Board of Workers’ Compensation - Public Education Committee of the Chairman’s Advisory Council, 1998
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Contact
400 Galleria Parkway SE
Suite 1500
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone Number: 770-615-7338
Fax Number: 770-984-0980
Email: Send a message
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